Kabrousse Nialou, in the region of Ziguinchor, was the theatre of a deep emotion this Saturday 18 October 2025. La communauté locale, endeuillée, a accompagné à sa dernière demeure (The local community, bereaved, is accompanied to her last resting place) Léopold Abba Diatta, former mayor, inspecteur à la Caisse de dépôts et consignations, a respected figure and a man of his word. He died on Saturday 11 October, at his home, due to illness. From the early hours of the morning, the village of Kabrousse Nialou has mobilized. The funerals began at 9 o’clock by the traditional rites, initiated by the women, in accordance with local customs. Le corps de l’édile a ensuite été transporté au stade du village, où une foule immense l’attendait, testifying to the indelible imprint that he leaves behind him. Many local and regional authorities, including the Governor of Ziguinchor, Mor Talla Tine, made the trip to pay their last respects to the man who was a major player in the development of the commune.
The death of the mayor of Diembéring: Léopold Abba Diatta is buried in Kabrousse Nialou
